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Wads of tinder--part of contents of skin bag, 10-6228
Wads of tinder--part of contents of skin bag, 10-6228
Object Number 36-89-10/6232
Display Title Wads of tinder--part of contents of skin bag, 10-6228
Descriptions
Object Description Wads of tinder--part of contents of skin bag, 10-6228
Inventory Description Raw material, pieces of fibrous material
Classification
  • Floral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Greenland
Additional Geographic Terms Kaersut; Unamak, not far from
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 2.1 x 4.1 cm (4 x 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1 bag
Label on object 36-89-10/6232
Provenance
Collector Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary (1896)
Donor Dr. John C. Phillips (September 14, 1936)

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Toy
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Nama Pan
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Nama Pan
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Bag
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Belt
Greenland
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Bag
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